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The INEE Blog is an open space for sharing opinions, resources, developments, and discussions on topics relevant to education in emergencies. It is a place to engage the INEE community and raise awareness about issues important to our field of work. INEE publishes blog posts in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Note: The opinions expressed in the blog posts included here are those of the respective authors; they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of INEE or its members.

FAWE's gender-responsive school model: Gender equality and girls' success in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal and Mali

Written by
Tamara Jacod, Liv Cerba, Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie; Rokhaya Cissé, Koly Fall, Khady Kane Ngom, LARTES; Bity Diène, Fatimata Kane FAWE WASRO
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

FAWE, LARTES and Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie explore the effectiveness of FAWE's gender-responsive school model in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mali and Senegal.

Introducing the 2023 Global Refugee Forum

Written by
Alison Joyner
Published by
Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

This blog is part of a short series produced by INEE and the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action about how the two networks are engaging with the 2023 Global Refugee Forum.

ECW Announces New US$1 Million Investment to INEE

Published by
Education Cannot Wait (ECW)
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

New Education Cannot Wait Acceleration Facility grant to INEE will scale up collective impact to improve educational outcomes for crisis-affected children.

Introducing the INEE Member Engagement Reference Group

Written by
Natalie Akstein, INEE Member Engagement Coordinator
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

INEE is pleased to announce the formation and launch of a new reference group on Member Engagement!

Solidarity message with INEE members

Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

INEE expresses its sympathy for the suffering and lives lost as a result of the crisis in Gaza, Israel, and the region. We express our steadfast solidarity with all the civilians impacted, including many INEE members. We share a list of resources to support the provision of protective education and the psychosocial support and wellbeing of learners, teachers, and others who are affected.

Pedaling Toward Gender Equitable Education: Barriers to Secondary School, Bodily Autonomy, & Sexual Health & Reproductive Rights

Written by
Jill Drzewiecki, Jesuit Refugee Service
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

Gender based barriers, including beliefs around sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), can hinder access to secondary education in crisis and conflict settings. Be it as donors, implementers, policymakers, or individuals, learn how we can all play a part in addressing these barriers and promote positive change for girls’ and women’s education.

Preparing education systems to respond to the climate crisis at COP28

Written by
Hollie Warren, Head of Education Policy and Advocacy
Published by
Save the Children
Published

When we think about climate change we think about extreme weather patterns and a warming planet. We talk about what this means for the future of our planet, and worry about our own children’s futures. But for so many children around the world, climate change is affecting their lives and their futures right now. More than 1 billion children currently live in countries facing extreme climate risks. For them, the climate crisis is threatening and disrupting their right to an education today.

World Teachers’ Day 2023 – Addressing the Overlooked Plight of Refugee Teachers

Written by
Rebecca Telford, Ed.D, Global Chief of Education, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
Published by
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Published

Today, as we mark World Teachers Day, it’s essential that we peel back the curtain on an issue that remains largely ignored: the plight of refugee teachers. This year’s theme, “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage,” presents a critical moment to shine a light on these unsung heroes.

Call for Submissions: INEE Measurement Library

Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

We are pleased to open a call for submissions for the INEE Measurement Library until 6 November 2023

Protecting Right to Education in Conflict and Crises: Perspectives from Kenya

Written by
Loise Gichuhi and Jackson Mwai
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

Conflicts and crises can have compounding effects on the barriers to accessing education. Learn how conflict, COVID-19, and other crises have affected education provision in Kenya and what’s needed to mitigate these impacts.